Spring has sprung! It’s in the air and the trees are blooming. I love this time of year. As I was making my weekly attempt at a grocery list~ it never fails, I still go to the store no less than 3 times, R asked me if his cherries would be at the market. Cherry… Read more »
Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, and anti-depressant since ancient times. The main component in turmeric, curcumin, has phenomenal anti-cancer properties and has been known to help to inhibit prostate, skin, colon, mouth, esophageal, lung, stomach, pancreatic, liver, and breast cancer. Turmeric is also a known blood purifier and helps to soothe respiratory ailments, improve liver… Read more »
As much as it pains me to say, I get bored when it comes to salads. No matter how many greens, fixings and dressing combos there are, sometimes we just need to shake it up. And that’s where the Chop Chop comes in. See, chopped salads are just like regular salads, only different — the… Read more »
In June of 2008, my husband and I celebrated our nuptials in Montelbenichi, Italy with family and 22 of our best friends. One of my favorite wedding week memories is spending time with my mom in the kitchen of our villa tucked deep in a hillside in the heart of Tuscany. We would dine family style… Read more »
I am a big fan of marinating- veggies, meat, fish, bread. I love to create sauces fully of heady fresh herbs, vinegars, oils and spices. One of my very favorite flavor profiles is chimichurri and it tastes amazing on chicken, flank steak, portobella mushrooms or as a dipping sauce for grilled fresh sourdough bread. … Read more »
I received two kind emails in response to a recent post regarding the importance of herbs against inflammation with recipes this past week and I want to share them both with you here. I just wanted to drop you a note about how you have inspired me to use spices and natural ingredients to help… Read more »
Dandelion greens are packed with vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, C, E, & K, and calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium & copper. Dandelion greens are also about 14% protein, which is MORE protein per serving than spinach, Popeye’s favorite muscle building food. Dandelion greens are especially beneficial for the liver and aid in flushing out… Read more »
I woke up around 6 this morning and my throat was a bit scratchy. The weather is changing and we have a 100% change of rain tomorrow. So, its time for a throat tonic. Coconut water, cinnamon and cloves. Cloves are a highly prized medicinal spice that have been used for centuries in treating digestive… Read more »
It’s hard to believe that its time to start making holiday gifts for all the important people in my life. One of my go to gifts is bath salts. The most loved recipe is Let It Glow. The basic recipe is 2 cups Dead Sea salts, 2 cups brown sugar, 2 tsp coconut manna warmed, 1/2 cup… Read more »
Just completed my Masters work in Herbology and Nutrition. it’s been a long 10 year road of study and I’m loving using whole foods to heal myself and the people I love on the planet- mind, body and spirit.